AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic-Sector Probe: Police say more than 10 people have been interviewed over a burglary at Hewanorra airport’s Customs office, where a vault and pistol were reported missing. Fuel Prices: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has invited the opposition to join discussions on fuel costs, saying government subsidies will continue as finances allow. Haiti Security: Pierre, also CARICOM chair, defended the UN-backed security force, saying Haiti’s crisis demands urgent action and December elections could be delayed. Christmas Concessions: Tax and customs-duty relief begins November 1, covering qualifying household goods in up to two barrels per household, each valued at no more than EC$3,000; electronics are excluded. Energy Policy: The government says geothermal exploration is underway, with seismic monitors installed at three sites, while it explores longer-term options to reduce energy costs. Regional Diplomacy: China has sanctioned Belize’s foreign minister over Taiwan ties, in a move that raises pressure on Caribbean states including Saint Lucia, which maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
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